[lynielime]

crazykat, i totally agree with you.
i'd like to add to your list of recommended websites for those interested in keeping protected species as pets:

http://www.traffic.org/

http://www.mns.org.my/

http://www.wcsmalaysia.org/

http://www.wwf.org.my

http://www.wildasia.net/

Originally Posted by crazykat

Hi all,
Yes all animals are cute but they belong where they belong especially the wild exotic ones. If you really love animals, do not create demand for them and let them live freely in their own habitat and not in your home.
I also encourage those interested in exotic pets to check on IUCN or CITES websites to ensure whether the animals are endangered,protected,vulnerable etc. One example ; the Indian star tortise is protected under CITES and soon in Malaysian Wildlife act.